# Karaism

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈkæɹə.ɪzəm/

## Definitions
1. A Jewish movement that recognises only the Tanakh as a supreme legal authority, distinct from Rabbinic Judaism.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew קראי (kara'í) + -ism.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/karaism